Full Time Laboratory Technician I

Eurofins USA Food Testing•DeSoto, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. This role is responsible for managing outsourced samples, preparing samples for subcontracting, processing online orders, and coordinating with courier services. The position involves registering incoming samples, maintaining accurate records, entering data into the labware management system, and managing supply inventory. Adherence to quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations is crucial. The role also requires identifying process difficulties, reporting them with solutions, and maintaining cooperative working relationships. The technician will promote the company image through ethical business practices and strive for continuous improvement in work quality. Other duties as assigned, including aseptic preparation of samples and conducting all activities safely and efficiently, are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
Experience in plating, plate reading, and sample preparation
Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills
Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

Nice To Haves

AS or BS degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field

Responsibilities

Managing outsourced samples with partner Eurofins laboratories to ensure timely COA release for clients
Preparing samples to be sent to sister labs or other contract labs for subcontracted work
Processing online electronic orders from clients and sister labs
Works with external and/or internal courier services to ensure timely arrival and delivery of samples
Assists in coordinating logistics of courier routes when needed
Registration of incoming samples, maintaining a neat and accurate record system of work performed on a daily basis and as needed for quality control tests or regulatory purposes
Enter the sample data into Eurofins labware management system in a timely and accurate manner
Maintain supply inventory
Adhere to appropriate quality measures to meet or exceed the standards set by government regulatory, and company requirements relevant to assigned duties.
Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations relative to assigned analytical work; maintain and assist others in maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
Identify process difficulties and report these together with proposed solutions to supervisor
Maintain cooperative working relationships with all company employees.
Communicate professionally, timely, and clearly to co-workers. This includes “intra” and “inter” departmental employees
Promote the company image through the exercising of sound and ethical business practices as related to the public and our customers
Continually strive to improve the quality of work we provide to our clients through existing and new technologies
Perform other related duties as assigned including appropriate aseptic preparation and processing of samples and associated process controls
Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
Performs other duties as assigned